Events & Opportunities

FREE PRODUCTION CONSULTATIONS FOR ARTIST FOUNDRY MEMBERS

In these sessions, you will have the opportunity to work individually with an industry producer on your specific project needs and questions.

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Utah Filmmaker Showcase

December 19, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Utah Film Center (375 W. 400 N.)
The Artist Foundry presents a special evening of short documentary films by local filmmakers and a moderated Q&A. These films take unique approaches to nonfiction filmmaking and tell profound stories about memory, identity, and reclamation.
Free

Mixer

January 8, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Utah Film Center

Join us for an open house celebrating our talented and inspiring community of local filmmakers and creators. And get to know the Artist Foundry! Tour the updated coworking space, learn about membership options, and mingle with fellow filmmakers. Help us call in a creative, vibrant, and expansive 2026 for our incredible community of filmmakers, creators, and artists!

Free

Workshop

January 13, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Utah Film Center (375 W. 400 N.)

Your project is greenlit – congratulations! In this workshop, learn the next steps from finalizing your script and the production budget to hiring your crew and cast. We will also talk about location scouting, getting estimates from equipment vendors, and setting up union and crew contracts. We will also talk about how to organize your project using file sharing tools. These discussions will help ensure that you have a strong infrastructure to make your project a success.

$100, Artist Foundry Members receive a discount

Mixer

February 5, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Utah Film Center

Join us on the first Thursday of each month to mix and mingle with other Artist Foundry members in the Artist Commons! This month’s mixer will feature an introduction to our free Production Consultation service with local PGA Producer, Marcie Gibboney.

Free, for Artist Foundry Members

Workshop

February 19, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Utah Film Center

Finding your process as a director can be a journey. In this workshop, learn how local award-winning director, Kenny Riches, takes a film from idea to onscreen. We’ll explore the process of writing and directing a narrative feature film from pre-production to post-production, and beyond.

$75, discounts for Artist Foundry Members

Utah Filmmaker Showcase

February 25, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Utah Film Center

The Artist Foundry presents a special evening of short films by Black, Indigenous, and POC Utah filmmakers and a moderated Q&A

Free

Mixer

March 5, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Utah Film Center

Join us on the first Thursday of each month to share project updates, swap industry insights, find your next collaborator, explore new ideas, or simply get to know the Artist Foundry member community better.

Free, for Artist Foundry Members

Workshop

March 19, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Utah Film Center

It all starts with a compelling pitch. In this immersive Pitch Workshop, you’ll learn how to craft a powerful, memorable pitch and deliver it with confidence. Led by industry experts, this session will guide you through the essentials of pitching.

$75, discounts for Artist Foundry Members

Utah Filmmaker Showcase

March 25, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Utah Film Center

The Artist Foundry presents a special evening of short films by gender expansive Utah filmmakers and a moderated Q&A

Free

Mixer

April 2, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Utah Film Center

Join us on the first Thursday of each month to share project updates, swap industry insights, find your next collaborator, explore new ideas, or simply get to know the Artist Foundry member community better.

Free, for Artist Foundry Members

Mixer

May 7, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Utah Film Center

Join us on the first Thursday of each month to share project updates, swap industry insights, find your next collaborator, explore new ideas, or simply get to know the Artist Foundry member community better.

Free, for Artist Foundry Members

Competition

May 29, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Utah Film Center

Get ready for the 3rd Annual Artist Foundry Pitch Competition! On May 29th, a selected group of filmmakers will take the stage to pitch their projects to a panel of industry professionals—and get real-time feedback in front of a live audience. This event promises a fun and energetic night for everyone.

Free

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